Zip code 08244: Somers Point, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08244?

08244 is assigned to Somers Point, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08244 in?

08244 is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08244?

About 10,659 people live in 08244, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08244?

The median household income in 08244 is $70,255.

Q: What zip codes are near 08244?

The closest zip codes to 08244 are 08221, 08403, 08226, 08225, 08223.

Residential delivery areaAtlantic CountyEastern Time

Population

10,659

Median household income

$70K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$310K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,345/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.9 sq mi

2,165 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 08244

08244 is a suburban zip code in Somers Point, New Jersey (Atlantic County), covering 4.9 sq mi of land. About 10,659 people live here, or 2,165 per square mile. The median resident is 44.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $70,255 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $310,400, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,345 a month.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.4 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service, management and sales.

How 08244 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate10.3%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%45th of 578 in NJ
Housing vacancy18.5%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%36th of 576 in NJ
Median age44.1
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1214th of 579 in NJ
Residents 65 and older21%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%162nd of 580 in NJ
Self-employed workers11.8%
76th
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%135th of 578 in NJ
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%80th of 579 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters53.8%
62nd
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%238th of 553 in NJ
Population density2,165/sq mi
59th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi280th of 580 in NJ
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%277th of 578 in NJ
Foreign-born residents11.9%
57th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%333rd of 580 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher34.4%
55th
U.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%391st of 580 in NJ
Diversity index49.5
51st
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4269th of 580 in NJ
Per capita income$39,867
49th
U.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253477th of 579 in NJ
Broadband access92%
49th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%418th of 576 in NJ
Median home value$310,400
46th
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400458th of 563 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,345
46th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720453rd of 517 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.425
41st
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478269th of 574 in NJ
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%160th of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate9.1%
39th
U.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%157th of 579 in NJ
Median household income$70,255
36th
U.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556503rd of 566 in NJ
Average commute23.4 min
32nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min514th of 563 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$42,300
30th
U.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474513th of 575 in NJ
Work from home9.2%
29th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%452nd of 577 in NJ
Healthcare workers7.9%
26th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%355th of 578 in NJ
Residents under 1818.9%
24th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%385th of 580 in NJ
Homeownership rate51.3%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%484th of 576 in NJ
Population10,659
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809294th of 580 in NJ
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%522nd of 578 in NJ

Measure	08244	Atlantic	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.3%	8.8%	6.3%	5.2%	95th	45th of 578
Housing vacancy	18.5%	17.1%	7.5%	10.1%	92nd	36th of 576
Median age	44.1	42.3	40.1	38.9	82nd	214th of 579
Residents 65 and older	21%	19.9%	17.2%	17.2%	79th	162nd of 580
Self-employed workers	11.8%	8.7%	8.9%	10%	76th	135th of 578
Uninsured rate	9.8%	7%	7.5%	8.4%	70th	80th of 579
Rent-burdened renters	53.8%	56.9%	51.6%	51.1%	62nd	238th of 553
Population density	2,165/sq mi	497/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	59th	280th of 580
Government workers	14.8%	16.6%	14.3%	14.5%	58th	277th of 578
Foreign-born residents	11.9%	15.9%	23.9%	14.1%	57th	333rd of 580
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.4%	31.8%	43.6%	35.7%	55th	391st of 580
Diversity index	49.5	64.3	66.4	61.4	51st	269th of 580
Per capita income	$39,867	$41,637	$54,253	$44,673	49th	477th of 579
Broadband access	92%	91.2%	92.8%	91%	49th	418th of 576
Median home value	$310,400	$295,000	$454,400	$332,700	46th	458th of 563
Median gross rent	$1,345	$1,376	$1,720	$1,413	46th	453rd of 517
Income inequality (Gini)	0.425	0.467	0.478	0.483	41st	269th of 574
Veterans	5.1%	5.5%	3.7%	6.2%	40th	160th of 580
Poverty rate	9.1%	13.2%	9.7%	12.5%	39th	157th of 579
Median household income	$70,255	$78,050	$103,556	$80,734	36th	503rd of 566
Average commute	23.4 min	25.2 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	32nd	514th of 563
Median earnings per worker	$42,300	$44,719	$60,474	$49,666	30th	513th of 575
Work from home	9.2%	9.1%	16.8%	15.1%	29th	452nd of 577
Healthcare workers	7.9%	10.4%	9.2%	9.7%	26th	355th of 578
Residents under 18	18.9%	20.8%	21.8%	22%	24th	385th of 580
Homeownership rateWeakness	51.3%	68.7%	63.8%	65.2%	19th	484th of 576
Population	10,659	276,270	9,343,809	334,922,499	17th	294th of 580
Tech workers	0.8%	2.6%	4.8%	3.8%	10th	522nd of 578

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

17%

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

44.1

Under 18

18.9%

65 and over

21%

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Black10%
Hispanic16%
Asian3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

49.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

81%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 4,780
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 55.9%
Married couples: 40%
Living alone: 32%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

08244

$70,255

Atlantic Co.

$78,050

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,867

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.425

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08244

$310,400

Atlantic Co.

$295,000

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08244

$1,345

Atlantic Co.

$1,376

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

55%

2–4 units

5–19 units

25%

20+ units

10%

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,862
Owner-occupied: 51.3%
Vacant: 18.5%
Median year built: 1969
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.3%
Home value to income: 4.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

29%

20–29

28%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

14%

Management

12%

Sales

12%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Production

Computer and math

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

16%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Construction

Education

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$42,300

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08244	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,938	$74,888
Service	$32,238	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,868	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,333	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,450	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

32%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.2%
Households with broadband: 92%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.4%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 2.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Somers Point
State: New Jersey
County: Atlantic County
Center point: 39.3155° N, 74.5983° W
Land area: 4.9 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Somers Point82% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 08244

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08221	Linwood, NJ	2.5 mi	6,992	$156,354	$394,700
08403	Longport, NJ	3 mi	1,046	$110,625	$1,054,900
08226	Ocean City, NJ	3.6 mi	11,261	$101,782	$840,500
08225	Northfield, NJ	4.4 mi	8,456	$111,599	$316,200
08223	Marmora, NJ	4.5 mi	4,048	$107,131	$420,300
08402	Margate City, NJ	5.1 mi	5,234	$121,800	$708,800
08234	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	5.2 mi	47,339	$98,217	$313,200
08406	Ventnor City, NJ	6.4 mi	8,972	$69,099	$363,000
08232	Pleasantville, NJ	6.7 mi	19,887	$53,899	$195,000
08250	Tuckahoe, NJ · PO box	8.5 mi	—	—	—
08248	Strathmere, NJ	8.9 mi	266	$108,953	$1,089,300
08401	Atlantic City, NJ	9 mi	38,925	$41,126	$207,400

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Questions about 08244

What city is zip code 08244?

08244 is assigned to Somers Point, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08244 in?

08244 is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08244?

About 10,659 people live in 08244, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08244 in?

08244 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08244?

The median household income in 08244 is $70,255.

What zip codes are near 08244?

The closest zip codes to 08244 are 08221, 08403, 08226, 08225, 08223.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08244, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.